We're convinced that the education, training and life experience of our instructors make us the best swim instructors. We're on a mission to build the best swim instructor staff in New Jersey. Our staff wants to teach, is knowledgeable, and brings their unique perspective and personality into the pool. Instructors are encouraged to understand and uncover each students strengths, and develop a swim program that's conducive to a student's learning style and natural physical ability. No one is stuck in a group class repeating skills already attained, or be left at the side of the pool to watch others practice skills they're not ready to do. All of our teachers are trained in our unique and effective methods.
JENNIFER MAY |
Jennifer is the founder and CEO of LifeCycle Aquatics. In addition to teaching, Jennifer directs the marketing, programming and instructor training. Jennifer grew up swimming and competitive racing in Houston, Texas. After corporate burn-out from thirty years in the shoe business, Jennifer started teaching swimming at our local YMCA "just to keep busy." With her business background, she quickly realized that our community was underserved both in quantity and quality of swim lessons - and she started LifeCycle Swim School. The curriculum that Jen developed puts special emphasis on safety and building confidence in the water. Jen teaches at Midland Ave on Mon/Tues/Thurs. Jen is also available for home pool lessons.
Jennifer teaches all ages and all abilities - baby and guardian classes, toddlers, and all ages beginner through advanced racing. Jennifer also has experience teaching those who experience anxiety in and around water. Jennifer also teaches students who learn, move or behave differently due to a variety of disabilities.
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SAMANTHA P. |
Samantha attends William Paterson University where she competes on the swim team, and is majoring in Nursing with a minor in Psychology. She is a certified lifeguard with 5 years of experience, 2 of them as head lifeguard. Samantha has also taught swim lessons and coached competitive swimmers of ages 3-18. She began her swim career at Packanack Lake at age 11 and later continued to swim on her High-school team where she was a varsity swimmer and captain. Samantha has been trained in the LifeCycle School methodology and SaferSooner curriculum. Samantha has a strong passion for teaching and helping others and loves to work with swimmers of all levels. She is well versed in water safety skills and all 4 racing strokes, and is eager to help each and every swimmer improve their skills. Samantha teaches at Wayside Place in Montclair.
Samantha teaches ages 3 and older. She teaches at Wayside Place and also makes house calls on Tuesday and Friday afternoons. |
MEGAN M. |
Megan is an aquatics professional with over twenty years of experience. She swam competitively through high school, and started lifeguarding at Coney Island at age fifteen. She has taught swim lessons at YMCA, Take Me to the Water and Lifetime Fitness. Meg was always a favored instructor due to her ability to connect with learners. Meg also has experience with adaptive swim lessons for autistic learners, and anyone who learns, moves, or behaves differently. Meg joined the U.S. Army from 2002-2018 where she was a Watercraft Engineer and Medic on cargo ships. Meg was also in charge of her company’s water physical training. Megan received over twenty-five service medals during her army career. Megan holds a B.S. in Fire Science and Emergency Services as well as in Small Business Management. Meg has been trained in the LifeCycle School methodology, SaferSooner curriculum, and is a certified lifeguard. Students will be excited to work with Coach Megan!
Megan teaches ages 6 months to 100. She teaches at LifeCycle Pools, as well as makes house calls. |
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